The Public Relations Director ended the press conference on time, arranging for Director Han and Yang Ping to slip away from the small exit of the conference hall.
The two rode the elevator down to the first floor, safely out of sight. Even if they ran into reporters, they wouldn't be recognized.
A few people were in a hurry, their gear indicative of latecomers from the press.
When they ran into Director Han and Yang Ping, a journalist asked: "Where is the press conference?"
Director Han pointed in one direction: "Over there, it's ongoing!"
Without questioning where exactly 'there' was, the journalists rushed off in the direction Han pointed.
The two men then left the hospital.
"You should go home and rest today, and take off tomorrow as well. Turn off your phone." Director Han dismissed with a wave of his hand.
Yang Ping was indeed feeling worn out, his strides stiff and arduous as he walked. He knew if he had to perform another surgery, he wouldn't last.
